Beelink Mini-PCs with 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD: EQ12 or EQ13 (N100 CPU) $329, EQ13 (N200 CPU) $359 Delivered @ Beelink via Amazon AU

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Beelink Mini-PCs with 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD: EQ12 or EQ13 (N100 CPU) $329, EQ13 (N200 CPU) $359 Delivered @ Beelink via Amazon AUAffiliate
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I was after a EQ13 as I wanted a N100/N200 that ran quietly. Reviews indicate these are one of the quietest active cooled such mini-PCs. Mine arrives in a couple of days, so I'll find out exactly how quiet very soon.

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  • Commodore64 on 11/09/2024 - 14:16
    +1

    These N100 actually pack quite a punch.. I use one for Frigate and the integrated GPU is no slouch.
    I think power wise it would give a raspberry pi a run for its money too.

    • rob2018 on 11/09/2024 - 16:41
      +1

      Exactly. I have one running proxmox with a few things running including Frigate.
      Don't even need the Coral accelerator, the N100 does just fine on it's own.
      Love the N100's !

    • axyh on 11/09/2024 - 17:43
      +1

      I have a Mele N95 version (Overclock4C with 32GB RAM), and it's crazy how well it holds up.

      It's presently running a Proxmox node with a Windows RDP desktop, a Linux remote desktop, Unifi management server, Plex, PiHole and Home Assistant… and there's plenty of room for more. All-up averaging about 10W and dead-silent.

      I shifted three old PCs into one box, taking up around 5% of the space, and with less than one tenth of the power consumption.

  • JuryWheel on 11/09/2024 - 14:17
    +4

    Copied from youtube "In some respects, the EQ13 is both an upgrade and a downgrade from its predecessor, the EQ12. The EQ12 is mostly available as the N100, but it also sports 2 Intel 2.5G network ports, DDR5. The EQ13 downgrades the ram and network ports, and adds in the integrated power supply, better cooling, and dual NVME slots, although the drive shipped is indeed SATA which is limited to about 500 MBps. If you want a firewall appliance, the EQ12 is a better alternative, IMHO due to the Intel Network ports. I do believe that the 1st NVME slot is 3 lane, and the second is 1 lane; top speed I saw was about 3500 MBps with a NVME drive installed instead of the factory provided SATA drive. The second port topped out at about 900 MBps with the same NVME drive. The provided SATA drive does not work in the second NVME slot. On the EQ12, the second drive slot is SATA, allowing one to use a 2.5 inch SATA drive.
    The EQ13 does have a larger cooling area for the heatsink exhaust; the port on the EQ12 is a bit smaller. Overall, you get a bit more CPU headroom with the EQ13 N200 over the EQ12 N100; something you'll appreciate when it comes to Windows updates. The DDR4 of the EQ13 vs the DDR5 of the EQ12 is not that noticeable in real life; just cheaper if jumping up to 32G.

    The single slot nature of the RAM slot is an Intel design limitation, as is the number of lanes for the NVME slots; I do think many of the changes were made to make the device more competitive against other brands, like going to Realtek network ports, and going with DDR4 instead of 5. Overall, either system makes a nice low powered server, or cheap workstation for general use."

  • BigBirdy on 11/09/2024 - 14:36

    Beelink N100 Mini S12, 16/500GB $259

    Limited-time deal: Beelink Alder Lake-N100 Processor (Up to 3.40GHz) Mini Computer, MINI-S12 Pro Mini PC, 16GB RAM 500GB SSD Business Mini Desktop PC, Dual HDMI/WiFi 6/BT 5 .2/RJ45/WOL/Auto Power On https://amzn.asia/d/7O00vwm

    • humbala on 11/09/2024 - 14:57

      What's the diff between s12 and eq12 other than the s12 have one less network port and usb a instead of c on one port?

      • meninx on 11/09/2024 - 15:24
        +2

        The S12 pro has DDR4 versus the EQ12 with DDR5. I say pro as there are two versions of the S12; one with the N95 processor (non-pro version) and one with the N100 processor, like the EQ12. The EQ12 is also said to run hotter and louder than the 'non-pro' S12, if that's the case with the S12 Pro version, I'm not sure, but considering the N100 is so power efficient compared to the N95 I'd say it is.

  • superroach on 11/09/2024 - 14:39
    +1

    Surprised that the N200 is benchmarked as slower than the N100 (5,499 vs 5126 on the N200)

    • moar bargains on 11/09/2024 - 16:43
      +2

      Yeah Intel naming scheme for these low power chips makes no sense to me

  • beltdrive on 11/09/2024 - 14:46
    +3

    why 16gb when apple makes do with 8gb?

    • RedHab on 11/09/2024 - 14:54
      +1

      It's the ghost of Steve Jobs' reality distortion field, or perhaps "you're just holding it wrong" ;-)

  • qwijibo on 11/09/2024 - 14:46
    +1

    I've got the EQ12, and it's a great little powerhouse for a headless server

    My only complaint is the fan is quite noisy, even at idle.

    I wouldn't use one as a desktop (although it's ok in a pinch).

    • zoltanc on 11/09/2024 - 14:48

      I have an S12 Pro, and the fan noise can be quite loud with that too. This is why I looked at the EQ13.

  • taki on 11/09/2024 - 14:47
    +1

    16GB RAM is more than Apple gives you for 10x price (You can run AI on this ;)

    • superroach on 11/09/2024 - 16:03

      ;) , but the way the ram and bandwidth works on this vs the mac makes for a very different experience. It's almost by luck that the Mac series works very well for AI work due to the shared memory between everything.

  • Morien on 11/09/2024 - 14:56
    +2

    What’s the cheapest HDMI 2.1 equipped mini PC?

    Would like one for a Moonlight client with 4K120hz HDR.

  • notewar on 11/09/2024 - 15:20

    This or the Gmktek n97. I am interested in using for light work, coding and retro game

    https://www.amazon.com.au/GMKtec-Computer-Business-Nucbox-G5/dp/B0D4M6NR4F/?encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=JItZB&content-id=amzn1.sym.fa526ec6-1619-4da8-a285-ab8bc406b934%3Aamzn1.symc.08dbc1b4-fcce-4bfe-9d95-e92569415d28&pf_rd_p=fa526ec6-1619-4da8-a285-ab8bc406b934&pf_rd_r=1T03ZV76GXXG4FD8M9MG&pd_rd_wg=YxL7C&pd_rd_r=f2debdce-3ef8-4920-a1f7-bbbb0ebac75b&ref=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d

  • meninx on 11/09/2024 - 15:37

    How does this compare to the MKtec Nucbox G2?. Will be using it primarily to run an Ubuntu Server hosting my Plex Server.

    It's currently $260 but has 4GB less RAM then the EQ12. Does the $70 price difference justify the RAM increase? The Nucbox does come with a 'Energy Efficient Red cover' so it's hard to choose… :P

    • ace310 on 11/09/2024 - 19:14

      EQ12 has dual 2.5g Lan port, if you can utilize that speed. Useful if you are running server on it like proxmox to get higher bandwidth even for local playback.

    • netsurfer on 11/09/2024 - 21:14

      Specs wise, Beelink seems better. However, @clear has posted the following deal:
      GMKtec G2 Mini PC (Intel N100, 12GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, Win11 Pro) US$120.49 (~A$181.49) Shipped @ GMKtec Office AliExpress and price is a key factor for these N100 Mini PCs.

      • GMKtec provides an actual DisplayPort for the 3rd display output vs Beelink EQ12 (which uses USB-C/DP alt-mode).
      • Beelink EQ12's USB-C port might be 10Gbps (due to the way Intel does N100), but I am cynical about the USB-A ports actually being gen 2, I reckon it is best to assume the USB-A ports are gen 1 (5Gbps). However, if you use the USB-C for alt-mode either by connecting to a PC USB-C monitor or a hub, when display is being used, the data transfer speed drops to 5Gbps.
      • GMKtec's ports, I would assume they are all USB 3.2 gen 1 ports (5Gbps).
      • Beelink EQ12 has more RAM.
      • Beelink EQ12's dual 2.5Gbps LANs can be handy.
      • WiFi 6 on either of them can vary (luck of the draw), you could end up with 1T1R cheap WiFi 6.
      • Beelink provides drivers and BIOS updates. As it is a good idea to do a fresh install of the OS (if you are worried about malware), the driver package is handy.
  • hellobargains0809 on 11/09/2024 - 16:07

    Can I run proxmox on this? Any good mini pc for proxmox ? Thanks

    • knk on 11/09/2024 - 16:15

      Yes you can run proxmox, but the bigger question is can it accommodate the workload you plan on throwing at it?

    • rob2018 on 11/09/2024 - 16:42
      +1

      I do.
      Running proxmox, frigate, home assistant, syncthing just fine

      • moar bargains on 11/09/2024 - 16:54

        What do you have running in proxmox? Is it just the things you listed, or have you got other things? I'm thinking about getting into the self-hosted game, and would love one of these mini PCs for the small footprint and energy efficiency, but just unsure if an N100 will do what I need. I suspect it will, because I'm not planning on heaps, just Plex, syncthing, couple of others possibly like Immich.

        • ace310 on 11/09/2024 - 19:18
          +1

          This is what I have running on it currently. I am pretty sure I can put few more services on it. That ram usage is not actual, it's the allocated kind of. So I think it is only using around 20% of the capacity overall.

  • knk on 11/09/2024 - 16:14

    I'm currently typing this off an N100. I have a miniboox x1, the good old Chuwi.

    Decent performer for what it is and the absurdly low amount I paid for it, but it is just my travel / just in case / sits in the back of the car at all times laptop (I run a small IT business, just easier to have something on hand incase).

    I'm only using it right now because I'm testing out a new home made desk / monitor setup I crammed into a small space for the partner to WFH occasionally.

    Some things are painfully slow, even just having too many tabs open. I actually never noticed it really being "too" bad when using it off the laptop screen, but for some reason throwing a 2560x1080 display at it seems to make it all the more noticeable.

    TLDR: Good for a second computer / quick get a few things done workstation but they're nothing amazing and I wouldn't want one as my primary computer unless my usage was just doing my taxes once a year / minimal things.

    Decent option for a hypervisor, plex / sonarr / radarr / homeassistant box and the like etc

  • Justin2688 on 11/09/2024 - 16:31

    Im looking to replace my extremely slow 2014 Imac. Eyeing a mid range pc with an aesthetic monitor under $1500 total. Would you suggest buying a mini PC and a nice monitor or go with an all in one PC? Suggestions would be very appreciated.

    • pw2002au on 11/09/2024 - 16:53

      I personally would look at one of the techfast/budget pc/nebula deals and add a monitor if you have $1500 to spend. Easier to add / change components. Mini PC is good for browsing / word / excel and AIOs are effectively laptops.

  • magnitude on 11/09/2024 - 17:41

    does it do usb c display?

  • hughc on 11/09/2024 - 18:50

    N100 is equivalent to what, an 8th gen i5?

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/865901

    Surely the AMD SER5 offers better performance (6C/12T much better iGPU) for under $300? Yes, has less RAM, but easily and cheaply upgraded.

    If this had 2.5Gb ethernet, or Thunderbolt, I might get it, otherwise what's the killer feature I'm missing, Quicksync for Plex?

    • ace310 on 11/09/2024 - 19:20
      +1

      I think more of 8th gen i3.

      Yes igpu for plex & intel lan if running hypervisor as some linux don't like realtek.

  • Steven Reece Lewis on 11/09/2024 - 19:23

    Do any of these do HDMI 2.1 with VRR and the like?

  • gregsurname on 12/09/2024 - 00:44

    Why this over a refurbished mini/sff workstation with a 8500T/9500T?

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